발휘하다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '발휘하다' means to display or exhibit one's abilities, skills, or talents. It is often used in contexts where someone shows their competence or potential in a particular situation.

Common Contexts

You will frequently hear '발휘하다' in academic, professional, or artistic settings, such as exams, work performance, or artistic expression.

Collocations and Patterns

  • '능력을 발휘하다' (to exhibit ability): Used when talking about showing one's skills or talents.
  • '실력을 발휘하다' (to demonstrate skill): Common in contexts like sports, exams, or work.
  • '재능을 발휘하다' (to display talent): Often used in creative or artistic fields.

Register and Politeness

'발휘하다' is a formal verb suitable for written and spoken Korean, especially in professional or academic contexts. It is neutral in politeness and can be used with various speech levels.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '발휘하다' with '보이다' (to show) or '나타내다' (to express), but '발휘하다' specifically implies actively demonstrating one's own ability or talent rather than just showing or appearing.

Example Sentences

그는 중요한 시험에서 자신의 실력을 발휘했다.

Geuneun jungyohan siheomeseo jasinui sillyeogeul balhwihada.

He displayed his skills in the important exam.

팀원들이 각자의 능력을 발휘할 수 있도록 격려해야 한다.

Timwondeuri gakjaui neungnyeogeul balhwihal su itdorok gyeongryeohaeya handa.

We should encourage team members to exhibit their individual abilities.

그 배우는 연기력을 발휘하여 관객을 감동시켰다.

Geu baewoneun yeongiryeogeul balhwihayeo gwangyaegeul gamdongsikyeotda.

That actor exhibited his acting skills and moved the audience.